I have been refilling canon printers for yearsThe fact is Canoa changed the programing for the 1800 the 1500 allowed you to reset the ink level counterthis ink cartrage works fin in any of the other canon 1800 printers.The new Canon program recognizez the serial number of each individual cartrage and simply rejects the cartrage after a given ammount of time.

Doug PetersI have been refilling canon printers for yearsThe fact is Canoa changed the programing for the 1800 the 1500 allowed you to reset the ink level counterthis ink cartrage works fin in any of the other canon 1800 printers.The new Canon program recognizez the serial number of each individual cartrage and simply rejects the cartrage after a given ammount of time.

Here's how to reset the printer so it doesn't give you the out-of-ink message:
1) Hold down the flashing yellow RESUME button for almost 1 minute
2) Open the cover
3) Release the cartridge(s) (#30 is black, #31 is color), and then reinstall cartridge(s). Close cover.
4) Turn printer OFF (I had to wait and try this numerous times as green light was flashing & it wouldn't shut off. Wait, then press OFF again. )
5) Turn printer back ON, and cheer when it prints.

The fact is that you there is no ink counter in this machine. It is simply the fact that the refill ink is faulty as many of them are. I don't mean to be cheeky, but try putting a genuine cartridge in your printer. You will do your prints and the printer a huge favor and at the same time save your self a mess of head aches. As a canon technician, I can tell you that yours is a very comon story amoung those who choose to use non genuine cartridges, and the fact is that you are really not saving a whole hell of a lot of money by using refills.

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To reset waste ink counter at printers canon pixma MP150, MP160, MP170, MP180, MP450 and MP460 there any 2 choice, that is :

Start with printer on then run this software Click Reset Main (main) to reset waste ink counter and then click Reset Platen button (additional)

Or

When you insert a refilled ink cartridge into your Pixma MP500 printer you should get a warning about the refilled cartridge. You should also be prompted, asking if you wish to disable ink level detecting. Agree to do so, and you won't get the warnings again because the ink levels won't be monitored by the printer.

This is the REAL working method of manually resetting Canon ip1880 - ip 1980.

1. Unplug the POWER cord.2. Press & hold the power button.3. Connect the power cord WHILE holding the power button.4. Keep on holding the power button for about 30 seconds.5. Release the power button. The printer should be turned off.6. Turn the printer on and that's it!

NOTE: You have to do this every time you turn on your printer. Or you will get the waste pad full error.

Dear khalid,To fix this problem you need to reset waste ink counter of the printer by using General Tools for Canon ip1200 series (General Tools for ip1300 & 1800 series also works on this printer)Perform following step to reset waste ink counter:

Enter service mode:

-Plug in power cable while holding power button. -Press RESUME button twice

Connect USB cable (you may also connect USB cable before entering service mode, no problem).

Run General Tool

Select USB port

Click waste ink counter: Main & Platen

Turn off the printer then turn on and run your printer as usual.

I think it will be more helpful with picture enclose. For I cannot insert image more than 150 kb here, I suggest you to visit Canon Inkjet Printer Forum. I have discussed this topic before.Please rate me.Regards,

If after you install the cartridge you get a yellow light and error message:
“The following may have run out of color. The function for
detecting the remaining ink level will be disabled since the
ink level cannot be correctly detected. If you want to
continue printing with out this function, press the printer’s
start button. Canon recommends using new genuine Canon
cartridges in order to obtain optimum quality.”

Do not click “cancel printing”. Press printer start button
to start printing. This action will bypass the ink level
detection from the recycled cartridge. It will not damage the
printer! With a recycled cartridge this action needs to be
done one time.
A full recycled cartridge ink level may not display correctly.
It may show empty.
If you want to check the ink level, you can do a “Nozzle
check” by follow the directions below:
Go to menu File select print click on “Property” click
on “Maintenance”
Click on “Nozzle check” to print out the color check.
Click on “Cartridge Alignment” to align the cartridge.

This is the REAL working method of manually resetting Canon ip1880 - ip 1980.

1. Unplug the POWER cord.
2. Press & hold the power button.
3. Connect the power cord WHILE holding the power button.
4. Keep on holding the power button for about 30 seconds.
5. Release the power button. The printer should be turned off.
6. Turn the printer on and that's it!

NOTE: You have to do this every time you turn on your printer. Or you will get the waste pad full error.